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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.62, 571.96 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.62, 571.96 and 239.96 is: 331.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.62 : 571.96 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.62/571.96 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.62x = 571.96 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.62x = 137,249.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,249.25/414.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.03

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